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map index
Quetico Provincial Park
Fig. 1 shows the state divided for bikeway Folded size on all maps, 5-5/8" x 9".
mapping. Each map contains the following
information: road analysis for bicycle 1-44 18"x33-5/8" 53 mi.x42-1/2 mi.
usage; off-road bikeways; historical, social A-H (Metro) 18"x28" I3mi.xiumi.
and cultural attractions; public parklands l-J (Duluth) I8"x28" 10 mi.x8-l/2 mi.
and facilities; bicycle touring equipment
LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARV^
rSTATE OF MINNESOTA 1W
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Duluth l-J
Metro A-H
Statewide I-44
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COUNTY PARKS
Cook County
Lake County
St. Louis County
MUNICIPAL PARKS (COUNTY)
Ely (St. Louis)
8-D.8-E
1. Hiking Trails
•
2. Semers Park
•
•
•
•
•
•
3. Vermilion Community College
•
•
4. Whitesides Park
•
•
•
•
•
•
Section Thirty (Lake)
8-E
Winton (St. Louis)
7-E
NATIONAL FOREST
Superior
5. Birch Lake
10-E
•
0
•
•
6. Boundary Waters Canoe Area
•
•
-
7. Fall Lake
7-F
•
•
•
•
•
8. Fenske Lake
6-D
•
•
•
•
•
•
—?—t 1
9. Kawishiwi Lake
8-M
•
•
•
•
•
10. South Kawishiwi Lake
9-F
•
•
•
•
•
•
STATE FORESTS
Bear Island
Burntside
Insula Lake
Lake Isabella
STATE PARK
11. Bear Head Lake
9-A, 10B |«
1*1
•
•
•
STATE REST AREAS
12. State Highway 1
9-E
•
13. State Highway 1
9-E
•
14. State Highway 1
9-F
•
CANADA
PROVINCIAL PARK
15. Quetico
•
•
• |
•
•
•
cover identification
Remote coniferous forests provide the ideal environment for the wary pine marten.
Bunchberries are a colorful addition to the forest floor. The rugged voyageurs penetrated the northern chain of lakes, filling the air with lively song. Modern day canoeists
can find peace and solitude in the vast Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Ely is a center
for the exciting sport of sled dog racing.
potpourri
777e black bear is one of the wild animals whose habitat is guarded by the preservation of
large wilderness areas.
The northern lakes region of Map 11 invites
individuals who seek a memorable experience within one of the most magnificent
wilderness areas of the nation. The clear
shimmering lakes connect for miles and
miles in a continuous pattern of fresh
beauty. Towering pines and silvery birch
trees line the water's edge and welcoming
islands dot the lakes and wide streams.
These lakes, streams and inlets form a maze
of waterways within which a canoeist can
retreat for days of solitude.
The composition of this region has remained unchanged for many years. A distant, difficult to reach area filled with
water bodies of many forms, this region
has not been affected to any great extent
by man's influence. Only the land itself
has changed, very slowly, over the billions
of years of the earth's existence. Some evidence of the earliest geological develop
ments can still be seen here. Near Ely an
interesting outcropping of greenstone
exists, formed by volcanic lava spewed out
beneath glacial seas during the earth's
earliest era. This ancient rock is greenish
in color because of the presence of much
chlorite.
Lakes, rivers and other waterways are
visible in many spots as far as the eye can
see. These boundary waters are the result
of forceful glacial action. Many of the lake
basins were solid rock, carved and scoured
out by the moving ice sheets. Many lakes
are long and thin in an east-west configuration because the structure of the slate and
gabbro underlie the lake basins in an east-
west fashion. The ancient rocks and clear
waters which make up this region have
changed dramatically during the billions of
years of the earth's history, but very little
since man's relatively brief stay. We are
fortunate to have the unique experience
today of witnessing the same crystal lakes
and glacial rock formations that our ancient
ancestors knew.
The Superior National Forest graces this
region, a solid, well established forest encompassing over 2,143,000 acres of land
and 5,000 lakes. Virgin coniferous timber
lands exist here, along with second growth
trees such as aspen, jack pine, balsam, fir,
black spruce and white birch. Bushes producing succulent wild berries fill out the
landscape: the bearberry, blueberry, woodland strawberry and Juneberry. To the
north the Quetico Provincial Park extends
for miles and miles in Canada. Although
the two forests are separated by an international boundary and administered by
two different governments, they are usually
referred to as the "Quetico-Superior",
which highlights the fact that essentially
they are but one vast natural forestland.
The Superior National Forest is one of only
two National Forests in Minnesota. It provides protection and management to thousands of acres of Minnesota's forestlands
and many forms of wildlife, offers ex-
The first Europeans to leave records of
their journeys through this region were
the Frenchmen Sieur de laVerendrye, three
of his sons and their expedition. They began exploration of this region around 1732
in search of suitable fur trading posts,
arriving at Grand Portage on Lake Superior
and traveling along the continuous chain of
lakes slightly north of our present day international boundary to Rainy Lake and
later to Lake of the Woods where they
established forts and trading posts. Although these adventurous first Frenchmen
did not remain in the area of Map 11, the
hearty French explorers, traders and
voyageurs that followed definitely left their
mark.
Within the splendor of Superior's thick
forestlands another natural resource was
discovered by explorers — iron ore. In the
southwest corner of this map is the Vermilion Iron Range. The iron of the Vermilion Range is part of the ancient Soudan
Iron formation, one of the oldest groups of
rocks in Minnesota. The presence of iron
ore was detected in the mid-1850s, but was
not actively mined until 1875. In the 1860s
a small amount of gold was discovered in
the Vermilion area in layers of quartz
which ran through the greenstone. A short
lived gold rush occurred as some prospectors arrived in search of the precious metal.
Instead the iron ore was mined, activating
the development of the Ely area. In 1888
Ely was incorporated, and in that same
year the railroad was developed from Ely
to Soudan, another mining center, and the
first shipment of iron ore left Ely for the
port at Two Harbors. In 1890 Ely was a
typical mining town, new and rapidly
developed. There was one hotel and many
boarding houses and saloons for the miners
and lumbermen. The workmen, many
Finnish immigrants, greatly outnumbered
the women. Mining production increased
steadily and by 1930 iron ore production
was 1,600,000 tons. By the 1960s, however, it was no longer economically feasible
to mine the ore, and many mines were shut
down. Today Ely is host to many vacationers, and serves as a starting point for
many wilderness adventures.
The Superior National Forest was established in 1909 as a vast, valuable tract of
inset map
A meal of freshly caught fish and fried
potatoes is the perfect way to end an active
day.
ceptional recreational and scenic opportunities and provides many points of access
to the lovely, isolated Boundary Waters
Canoe Area (BWCA).
The northern lakes and forests of Map 11
hold an abundance of wildlife, some forms
not seen in other parts of the state. The
black bear is a thick furred creature that
inhabits north central and northeastern
Minnesota. The black bear enjoys the
solitude of the northern forests and maze
of waterways. He is able to obtain his food
easily in this environment from the forest
creatures, fish, and fruit found there.
The pine marten is an interesting animal,
but one that most campers will not likely
see. This member of the weasel family was
once found abundantly in Minnesota's
coniferous forests, and was trapped extensively in the 1800s for its valuable fur.
By 1900, however, few of the creatures
remained. The pine marten is now considered by the Department of Natural Resources to be a threatened species in
Minnesota. During recent years there have
been sightings of pine marten near the
U.S.-Canadian border, indicating that it
may be re-establishing itself in Minnesota.
The rich brown fur and fairly small size (to
about 30 inches) of the pine marten make
it a difficult creature to spot, especially
when it is hidden among tree branches, as
is this arboreal creature's habit.
Many of the canoe routes and portages
once used by American Indians and by
European voyageurs, fur traders and explorers are the same ones used today by
camping and canoeing enthusiasts. Before
Europeans arrived in what is now Minnesota, Dakotas controlled this land, but as
the Europeans moved westward in the New
World, they drove the Ojibways westward
into traditional Dakota land. The Ojibways
and Dakotas fought bitterly over the prime
hunting and fishing land, and the Dakotas
were eventually driven south and west to
the plains.
###
The verse printed on the front cover is from a song that is said to have been a favorite
of the French voyageurs. Here is the English translation:
One day as I was walking
Close by the fountain fair
The beauty of the waters
Bade me to bathe me there
These many years I have loved thee,
I can never forget thee, my fair.
The numerous lakes in this area provide
many opportunities for fishing.
land to be managed and preserved. In the
1920s a recreation plan was developed
which led to the establishment of a 1,000
square mile wilderness recreation area.
When the Superior National Forest was
enlarged in the 1930s, the wilderness area
was also enlarged. The "Superior Roadless
Primitive Area" as it was named in 1939,
covered over one million acres of land in
three separate units. In 1948 a management
plan was developed for the "Superior
Roadless Area", and in 1958 the present
name of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
was designated. In 1964 the Wilderness Act
made the BWCA part of the National
Wilderness System.
Road surface information shown is the most current available and may not, in all cases, reflect the status of the roadway environment
wildflowers
april
june
trailing arbutus
The bicyclist who ventures along the roadways leading through the territory of Map
11 will enjoy one of the most beautiful
areas of the country. Much of the territory
is made up of the trees, lakes and wild
tracts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
(BWCA). One of the special delights of this
wilderness area is the abundance of wildflowers. Here is a sampling of some of the
flowers that can be found in the area; some
are quite common along roadsides such as
the jaunty oxeye daisy, and some are infrequently seen such as the pink lady's-
slipper, one of our largest native orchids.
As the summer progresses, the lakes and
wetlands play host to such showy flowers
as the calla lily and the blue flag or wild
iris. Cool bogs and woods are where you
might find the trailing vine and erect stalks
of the pink twinflower. A spectacular sight
in the dry woods with its upward opening
bell-shaped flowers is the bright orange
wood lily.
large leafed aster
bluebead lily
Goldthread derives its name from the bright
yellow thread-like root that supplies its
nourishment from swamps and bogs. Shiny
green leaves provide a stunning background
for the luminous starflower. One of the
most curious flowers is that of the wild
ginger plant; this red-brown, cup shaped
flower has three long, pointed lobes.
blue flag
august
miterwort
All of the berry plants flower in the spring,
but are more noted for the beauty and
flavor of their luscious fruits; blueberries
are a treat for animals and the lucky
camper who chances upon a patch. The
yellow-green, bell-like flowers of the blue-
bead lily will yield extraordinarily true-
blue, poison berries late in the summer.
The miterwort is beautiful when seen in its
delicate stands from afar and also on close
examination of its small, bishops-cap
flowers.
calla lily
September
The fireweed is one of the first plants to
appear after the apparent devastation of a
forest fire. They provide an important
source of nectar for the bees as well as a
showy display of deep pink flowers. The
closed or bottle gentian has dark blue
flowers that are nearly closed at the tips
and grow on the plant in luxurious clusters.
Look in the moist thickets and meadows
for this common member of the gentian
family.
wood lily
The size and color diversity among wildflowers seems to increase with the warm
temperatures and longer days of late summer. More commonly seen are masses of
pale lavender large-leafed asters, which can
be found in dry open woods or along roadsides.
fireweed
wild ginger
As snow and ice leave the north woods,
many plants greet the warm spring days.
Search among old fallen leaves for the
scented pink or white flowers of the trailing arbutus, for this lovely plant is sensitive
to environmental disturbances. You may
also spot the pure waxy-white petals of the
large flowered trillium in this humus rich
soil.
pink moccasin
October
oxeye daisy
bottle gentian
Wildflowers are one of the many aspects of
a forest area that can be enjoyed year after
year. The diversity of wildflowers in this
area is an excellent representation of
nature's sequence of changes in plant and
animal life that contribute to the character
of a particular geographical environment.

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COUNTY PARKS
Cook County
Lake County
St. Louis County
MUNICIPAL PARKS (COUNTY)
Ely (St. Louis)
8-D.8-E
1. Hiking Trails
•
2. Semers Park
•
•
•
•
•
•
3. Vermilion Community College
•
•
4. Whitesides Park
•
•
•
•
•
•
Section Thirty (Lake)
8-E
Winton (St. Louis)
7-E
NATIONAL FOREST
Superior
5. Birch Lake
10-E
•
0
•
•
6. Boundary Waters Canoe Area
•
•
-
7. Fall Lake
7-F
•
•
•
•
•
8. Fenske Lake
6-D
•
•
•
•
•
•
—?—t 1
9. Kawishiwi Lake
8-M
•
•
•
•
•
10. South Kawishiwi Lake
9-F
•
•
•
•
•
•
STATE FORESTS
Bear Island
Burntside
Insula Lake
Lake Isabella
STATE PARK
11. Bear Head Lake
9-A, 10B |«
1*1
•
•
•
STATE REST AREAS
12. State Highway 1
9-E
•
13. State Highway 1
9-E
•
14. State Highway 1
9-F
•
CANADA
PROVINCIAL PARK
15. Quetico
•
•
• |
•
•
•
cover identification
Remote coniferous forests provide the ideal environment for the wary pine marten.
Bunchberries are a colorful addition to the forest floor. The rugged voyageurs penetrated the northern chain of lakes, filling the air with lively song. Modern day canoeists
can find peace and solitude in the vast Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Ely is a center
for the exciting sport of sled dog racing.
potpourri
777e black bear is one of the wild animals whose habitat is guarded by the preservation of
large wilderness areas.
The northern lakes region of Map 11 invites
individuals who seek a memorable experience within one of the most magnificent
wilderness areas of the nation. The clear
shimmering lakes connect for miles and
miles in a continuous pattern of fresh
beauty. Towering pines and silvery birch
trees line the water's edge and welcoming
islands dot the lakes and wide streams.
These lakes, streams and inlets form a maze
of waterways within which a canoeist can
retreat for days of solitude.
The composition of this region has remained unchanged for many years. A distant, difficult to reach area filled with
water bodies of many forms, this region
has not been affected to any great extent
by man's influence. Only the land itself
has changed, very slowly, over the billions
of years of the earth's existence. Some evidence of the earliest geological develop
ments can still be seen here. Near Ely an
interesting outcropping of greenstone
exists, formed by volcanic lava spewed out
beneath glacial seas during the earth's
earliest era. This ancient rock is greenish
in color because of the presence of much
chlorite.
Lakes, rivers and other waterways are
visible in many spots as far as the eye can
see. These boundary waters are the result
of forceful glacial action. Many of the lake
basins were solid rock, carved and scoured
out by the moving ice sheets. Many lakes
are long and thin in an east-west configuration because the structure of the slate and
gabbro underlie the lake basins in an east-
west fashion. The ancient rocks and clear
waters which make up this region have
changed dramatically during the billions of
years of the earth's history, but very little
since man's relatively brief stay. We are
fortunate to have the unique experience
today of witnessing the same crystal lakes
and glacial rock formations that our ancient
ancestors knew.
The Superior National Forest graces this
region, a solid, well established forest encompassing over 2,143,000 acres of land
and 5,000 lakes. Virgin coniferous timber
lands exist here, along with second growth
trees such as aspen, jack pine, balsam, fir,
black spruce and white birch. Bushes producing succulent wild berries fill out the
landscape: the bearberry, blueberry, woodland strawberry and Juneberry. To the
north the Quetico Provincial Park extends
for miles and miles in Canada. Although
the two forests are separated by an international boundary and administered by
two different governments, they are usually
referred to as the "Quetico-Superior",
which highlights the fact that essentially
they are but one vast natural forestland.
The Superior National Forest is one of only
two National Forests in Minnesota. It provides protection and management to thousands of acres of Minnesota's forestlands
and many forms of wildlife, offers ex-
The first Europeans to leave records of
their journeys through this region were
the Frenchmen Sieur de laVerendrye, three
of his sons and their expedition. They began exploration of this region around 1732
in search of suitable fur trading posts,
arriving at Grand Portage on Lake Superior
and traveling along the continuous chain of
lakes slightly north of our present day international boundary to Rainy Lake and
later to Lake of the Woods where they
established forts and trading posts. Although these adventurous first Frenchmen
did not remain in the area of Map 11, the
hearty French explorers, traders and
voyageurs that followed definitely left their
mark.
Within the splendor of Superior's thick
forestlands another natural resource was
discovered by explorers — iron ore. In the
southwest corner of this map is the Vermilion Iron Range. The iron of the Vermilion Range is part of the ancient Soudan
Iron formation, one of the oldest groups of
rocks in Minnesota. The presence of iron
ore was detected in the mid-1850s, but was
not actively mined until 1875. In the 1860s
a small amount of gold was discovered in
the Vermilion area in layers of quartz
which ran through the greenstone. A short
lived gold rush occurred as some prospectors arrived in search of the precious metal.
Instead the iron ore was mined, activating
the development of the Ely area. In 1888
Ely was incorporated, and in that same
year the railroad was developed from Ely
to Soudan, another mining center, and the
first shipment of iron ore left Ely for the
port at Two Harbors. In 1890 Ely was a
typical mining town, new and rapidly
developed. There was one hotel and many
boarding houses and saloons for the miners
and lumbermen. The workmen, many
Finnish immigrants, greatly outnumbered
the women. Mining production increased
steadily and by 1930 iron ore production
was 1,600,000 tons. By the 1960s, however, it was no longer economically feasible
to mine the ore, and many mines were shut
down. Today Ely is host to many vacationers, and serves as a starting point for
many wilderness adventures.
The Superior National Forest was established in 1909 as a vast, valuable tract of
inset map
A meal of freshly caught fish and fried
potatoes is the perfect way to end an active
day.
ceptional recreational and scenic opportunities and provides many points of access
to the lovely, isolated Boundary Waters
Canoe Area (BWCA).
The northern lakes and forests of Map 11
hold an abundance of wildlife, some forms
not seen in other parts of the state. The
black bear is a thick furred creature that
inhabits north central and northeastern
Minnesota. The black bear enjoys the
solitude of the northern forests and maze
of waterways. He is able to obtain his food
easily in this environment from the forest
creatures, fish, and fruit found there.
The pine marten is an interesting animal,
but one that most campers will not likely
see. This member of the weasel family was
once found abundantly in Minnesota's
coniferous forests, and was trapped extensively in the 1800s for its valuable fur.
By 1900, however, few of the creatures
remained. The pine marten is now considered by the Department of Natural Resources to be a threatened species in
Minnesota. During recent years there have
been sightings of pine marten near the
U.S.-Canadian border, indicating that it
may be re-establishing itself in Minnesota.
The rich brown fur and fairly small size (to
about 30 inches) of the pine marten make
it a difficult creature to spot, especially
when it is hidden among tree branches, as
is this arboreal creature's habit.
Many of the canoe routes and portages
once used by American Indians and by
European voyageurs, fur traders and explorers are the same ones used today by
camping and canoeing enthusiasts. Before
Europeans arrived in what is now Minnesota, Dakotas controlled this land, but as
the Europeans moved westward in the New
World, they drove the Ojibways westward
into traditional Dakota land. The Ojibways
and Dakotas fought bitterly over the prime
hunting and fishing land, and the Dakotas
were eventually driven south and west to
the plains.
###
The verse printed on the front cover is from a song that is said to have been a favorite
of the French voyageurs. Here is the English translation:
One day as I was walking
Close by the fountain fair
The beauty of the waters
Bade me to bathe me there
These many years I have loved thee,
I can never forget thee, my fair.
The numerous lakes in this area provide
many opportunities for fishing.
land to be managed and preserved. In the
1920s a recreation plan was developed
which led to the establishment of a 1,000
square mile wilderness recreation area.
When the Superior National Forest was
enlarged in the 1930s, the wilderness area
was also enlarged. The "Superior Roadless
Primitive Area" as it was named in 1939,
covered over one million acres of land in
three separate units. In 1948 a management
plan was developed for the "Superior
Roadless Area", and in 1958 the present
name of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
was designated. In 1964 the Wilderness Act
made the BWCA part of the National
Wilderness System.
Road surface information shown is the most current available and may not, in all cases, reflect the status of the roadway environment
wildflowers
april
june
trailing arbutus
The bicyclist who ventures along the roadways leading through the territory of Map
11 will enjoy one of the most beautiful
areas of the country. Much of the territory
is made up of the trees, lakes and wild
tracts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
(BWCA). One of the special delights of this
wilderness area is the abundance of wildflowers. Here is a sampling of some of the
flowers that can be found in the area; some
are quite common along roadsides such as
the jaunty oxeye daisy, and some are infrequently seen such as the pink lady's-
slipper, one of our largest native orchids.
As the summer progresses, the lakes and
wetlands play host to such showy flowers
as the calla lily and the blue flag or wild
iris. Cool bogs and woods are where you
might find the trailing vine and erect stalks
of the pink twinflower. A spectacular sight
in the dry woods with its upward opening
bell-shaped flowers is the bright orange
wood lily.
large leafed aster
bluebead lily
Goldthread derives its name from the bright
yellow thread-like root that supplies its
nourishment from swamps and bogs. Shiny
green leaves provide a stunning background
for the luminous starflower. One of the
most curious flowers is that of the wild
ginger plant; this red-brown, cup shaped
flower has three long, pointed lobes.
blue flag
august
miterwort
All of the berry plants flower in the spring,
but are more noted for the beauty and
flavor of their luscious fruits; blueberries
are a treat for animals and the lucky
camper who chances upon a patch. The
yellow-green, bell-like flowers of the blue-
bead lily will yield extraordinarily true-
blue, poison berries late in the summer.
The miterwort is beautiful when seen in its
delicate stands from afar and also on close
examination of its small, bishops-cap
flowers.
calla lily
September
The fireweed is one of the first plants to
appear after the apparent devastation of a
forest fire. They provide an important
source of nectar for the bees as well as a
showy display of deep pink flowers. The
closed or bottle gentian has dark blue
flowers that are nearly closed at the tips
and grow on the plant in luxurious clusters.
Look in the moist thickets and meadows
for this common member of the gentian
family.
wood lily
The size and color diversity among wildflowers seems to increase with the warm
temperatures and longer days of late summer. More commonly seen are masses of
pale lavender large-leafed asters, which can
be found in dry open woods or along roadsides.
fireweed
wild ginger
As snow and ice leave the north woods,
many plants greet the warm spring days.
Search among old fallen leaves for the
scented pink or white flowers of the trailing arbutus, for this lovely plant is sensitive
to environmental disturbances. You may
also spot the pure waxy-white petals of the
large flowered trillium in this humus rich
soil.
pink moccasin
October
oxeye daisy
bottle gentian
Wildflowers are one of the many aspects of
a forest area that can be enjoyed year after
year. The diversity of wildflowers in this
area is an excellent representation of
nature's sequence of changes in plant and
animal life that contribute to the character
of a particular geographical environment.